Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many individuals who come to the U.S. seeking better opportunities and a better life. However, the path to citizenship can be a long and arduous process. One crucial step in this journey is obtaining permanent residency, also known as a green card.
Permanent residency is obtained by applying for a green card through various channels, such as employment, family sponsorship, or investment. Once obtained, a green card holder has the legal right to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.
While permanent residency is a significant achievement, it is not the final step in the path to citizenship. Individuals who hold a green card for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen) and meet other eligibility requirements can apply for naturalization and become a full-fledged U.S. citizen.
The benefits of naturalization are numerous, including the right to vote, the ability to petition for family members to come to the U.S., and protection from deportation. However, the naturalization process can be daunting, involving a rigorous application, an interview, and an examination on U.S. history and government.
Obtaining permanent residency and naturalization is not an easy path, but it is worth the effort for those who seek to make the U.S. their permanent home and contribute to American society. With dedication and perseverance, unlocking the path to U.S. citizenship can be a reality for those who desire it.
A few questions: I filed my N400 naturalization on March 23, 2020. Nearly one year later on Feb 2021 they sent me a notice that they'll reuse my biometrics from my green card application, but they won't refund the biometric fee! At the same time April 2021 showed up on my account as the expected completion date. Last week, the status was "17 days". Today the estimated time of completion has disappeared!!! Any idea what that means? More importantly - When I click on "View PDF" link under "N-400 Application for Naturalization", to see my actual N-400 form, I get " {"data":null,"error":{"developerMessage":null,"userMessage":null}} " message! The form is also missing under "Documents -> Your Uploads" tab! So, it appears that my N400 form is missing! What does that all mean, considering that it's impossible to file without N400 form! Finally, under profile, My name is incorrectly sp...